How Many Import Slots Does Each Studio Get?

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Many casual observers of the Chinese film industry and even some working within it believe quota spots are given out evenly amongst Hollywood studios, yet data shows that a studio’s output in China can vary widely from year-to-year. Read More

Disney Denies Involvement in ‘Walt Disney Zhengzhou Project’

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Disney in China has denied any involvement in a Disney-themed project currently being planned in central China, even as a company linked to a senior Disney employee appears to have completed deals with local governments to do exactly that. Read More

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Gets China Release

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"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" has secured cinematic release on the Chinese mainland, Disney told local media on Monday, although the studio did not confirm a specific date. Read More

China’s Version of Hollywood Starts to Take Shape in Qingdao

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Billionaire Wang Jianlin’s plan to create a Chinese Hollywood is beginning to take shape with blockbuster projects already signing up in what is set to be the world’s biggest movie studio in Qingdao. Read More

Wanda Qingdao Studio to Begin Partial Operations This Year

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Wanda Group will open parts of what is set to be the world’s biggest movie studio this year, with some local media reports saying it could be as early as the end of September. Read More

Seven Trends Shaping The Chinese Film Industry

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Revenue generated by China’s film industry will reach RMB 200 billion (US$30 billion) by 2020, with both box office revenue and number of movie-goers surpassing that of North America, says a new report by professional services firm Deloitte. Read More

New Titanic Film to Set Sail in 2017, ‘Rush Hour’s Sarkissian to Co-Produce

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A new take on the story of RMS Titanic will set sale in early 2017, with a Chinese-American production tackling the legend that stood at the top of Chinese box office records for more than a decade. Read More

‘China Is Not an ATM’ Says Jiaflix Boss Marc Ganis

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Working directly with China's government is the way forward for companies seeking access to the market for film and television content, said the American co-founder and managing director of the streaming service. Read More

Universal Pictures’ ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ to Get August China Release?

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Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures' "The Secret Life of Pets" is expected to be released to China in August 2, a little under a month after its North American release. Read More

On Screen China: Box Office Slump? Enter ‘Angry Birds’ Under Pressure

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Past its prime, even in China, the video game movie will beat ‘Captain America’ this weekend, but end its run with only $50 million. Read More

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